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How can Asian basketball close the gap to the rest of the world?
Sid Ventura examines how Asian countries can develop basketball talent after a disappointing FIBA World Cup for the continent.
The new-look Gilas Pilipinas that will compete at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou practiced for the first time on Monday.
The team has three holdovers from the team that placed 24th in the recent FIBA World Cup 2023 — June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson.
Some familiar faces present at the first practice were Calvin Abueva of Magnolia Hotshots, Terrence Romeo and Mo Tautuaa of San Miguel Beermen, Stanley Pringle of Barangay Ginebra, Calvin Oftana of TNT Tropang Giga, and Chris Newsome of Meralco Bolts.
Meanwhile, Jason Perkins of Phoenix Super LPG is also in line to make his debut for Gilas at 5×5 level, while naturalized players…
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